Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: I deeply respect and love the Belarusian people
The president highlighted that Belarus has been developing as a socially-oriented state for many years, offering free education and healthcare to its citizens...

Lukashenko compares democracy in Belarus and West
The head of state was asked to comment on his earlier statement that Belarus is more democratic than those countries that call themselves the beacons of democracy. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that throughout his political career, he had seen 'their democracy in all shapes and forms'...

Lukashenko emphasizes responsibility for keeping memory of Great Victory alive
The president said that the Prosecutor General's Office was investigating a criminal case into the genocide of the population of Belarus during the Great Patriotic War and the postwar period. Thanks to this work, in particular, it was possible to obtain the new information about settlements that were destroyed by the Nazi occupiers together with their inhabitants...

Ambassador: Pakistani PM’s visit to Belarus will strengthen bilateral ties
Ambassador Muhemmed Aejaz stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Belarus-Pakistan ties have been developing at an unprecedented pace...

Mir chairman shares his impressions of interview with Lukashenko
“I was impressed first of all by the head of state’s detailed knowledge of all the development stages of Belarus’ economic and political ties,” Radik Batyrshin emphasized. “This also concerned security issues within the Union State”...

Russia’s PM: Turchin’s visit to Moscow shows special nature of Belarus-Russia relations
"It is important that you are paying the first foreign visit as head of government to the Russian Federation. This is another proof of the special nature of relations between Russia and Belarus," Mikhail Mishustin said welcoming the Belarusian delegation led by the prime minister...

Strategic partnership with Russia described as Belarus’ long-term priority
The prime minister recalled that last year marked significant milestones in Belarus-Russia bilateral relations: the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Union State Foundation Treaty and the 30th anniversary of the Treaty on Friendship, Good Neighborliness and Cooperation between Belarus and Russia...

Volfovich: European Union is not interested in peace today
Aleksandr Volfovich said: “We see how aggressively Europe accepted information about these peace processes in the first few days. Europe is not interested in peace today. It may be the most terrible thing”...

Myanmar PM thanks Belarusian rescue workers for relief aid
“To save people is the most important thing. You have come here [for that]. There is great friendship between our nations,” he stressed...

Lukashenko on funding sports: No progress, no money
The head of state went on saying: “Sports have received and will continue to receive the necessary support in our country, but every ruble invested must pay back. No progress, no money”...

Lukashenko names major formula of interaction between state, athletes
“The approach is inviolable: if you give results, you get money and, above all, decent salaries. If there is no result, there is no money. This is the main formula,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Belarus' MFA: We do not need permission to commemorate victims of German concentration camps
The statement remarked: “The foundation's actions are extremely painful for Belarusian society, especially in the year that marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War”...

Kartun: Chernobyl-affected areas are returning to sustainable development
He emphasized that the government continues to invest in creating good working conditions and a comfortable living environment for people living in the areas affected by the Chernobyl disaster...

Zakharova: Together Belarus and Russia can overcome any challenges, reach any heights
“2 April is widely celebrated as the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia. This significant holiday symbolizes the progressive integration process between the two countries that are building the Union State. It is a symbol of unbreakable friendship and unyielding will to unite our fraternal peoples,” said Maria Zakharova...

Volfovich: National security system fulfills its role in Belarus
According to the state secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, today much attention is paid to cyber security issues: the relevant risks and challenges have a negative, dangerous trend...

Lukashenko to officials: We must dedicate our lives to the good of our country
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the high responsibility of officials towards the country and people as he appointed Aleksei Kushnarenko Minsk Oblast Governor...

Belarus hailed as locomotive of CIS integration
He wished health, success and well-being to the president of the Republic of Belarus, “especially in his efforts to bring the prosperity to the Republic of Belarus and the entire Commonwealth”...

‘United as never before.’ Lukashenko's speech at military oath ceremony
The duty of ours, people in uniform, is to strengthen the defense of the country and protect our native land from any encroachments. Time has chosen us, and we are responsible for this time. Both before our contemporaries and, most importantly, our descendants. Long live the hard-working, peaceful Belarusian people and its glorious defenders of the Fatherland!..

Lukashenko: We are united as never before, able to face any challenge today
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that during the years of sovereignty and independence Belarus had been tested for strength many times, and each of the servicemen had repeatedly proved their patriotism, loyalty to the oath and the Fatherland...

Lukashenko names national interests and security his top priorities
“Assuming the office of head of state, I take upon myself the greatest responsibility to faithfully serve the Belarusian people, the heroic nation. This is a great honor, obligation and sacred duty for me,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...